John vs Robert
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Robert
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Bright fame
Peak: 1931 (5.66%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Robert |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 2.04% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 2.12% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 2.36% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 2.69% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 4.42% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 5.50% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 5.16% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 4.59% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 3.34% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 3.00% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 1.85% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 1.34% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.66% |
FAQ
Is John or Robert more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Robert peaked in 1931.
What do John and Robert mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Robert means "Bright fame".